Mushroom forecast near Amherst, NY
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Amherst, NY show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 37% (Lion's mane).
Fruiting probability (0–100%) is forecast daily for each forest patch based on weather and forest data. Locations are given as distance and direction from the center of Amherst.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 25%Lion's mane
29 km SE · 6.0 acres
Peak Sep 30 (26%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 10%Lion's mane
12 km SE · 9.1 acres
Peak Sep 30 (11%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 7%King bolete
29 km SE · 6.0 acres
Peak Sep 29 (7%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 3%King bolete
12 km SE · 9.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (3%) · Days 3–15 🔒
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More forest patches farther out (up to 50 km)
Probabilities beyond 30 km are available in the app.
- 🔒Hen of the woods
44 km S · 263 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
44 km S · 263 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
46 km S · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
46 km S · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
46 km S · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
46 km S · 8.0 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
47 km S · 35 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
47 km S · 249 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
47 km S · 249 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Amherst right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Amherst, NY show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 37% (Lion's mane). Of 918 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 37%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Amherst?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Lion's mane (up to 25%), King bolete (up to 7%).
Where is the best forest patch near Amherst today?
The top-ranked patch is 29 km SE of the city center, with a 25% fruiting probability for Lion's mane.